10 Tips to Lower Cholesterol
To reduce cholesterol, the key is diet and following a diet low in saturated fat is possible. This translates into the following tips:
1. Limit consumption of high fat meats and pates, fatty meats, organ meats, etc. also provide fat and cholesterol. You can take red meats such as pork and beef, provided they are pieces lean (no fat).
2. Do not remove the meat from your diet. Opt for low fat meat: rabbit, chicken or turkey. We can also take red meats, like pork and beef, provided they are pieces lean (no fat).
3. Avoid breaded and fried, and other form of cooking that add fat to your meals.
4. Kitchen dishes grilled, steamed, baked, etc. and you can do with little olive oil.
5. Take olive oil in moderation. No more than 2-3 tablespoons a day to dress and prepare your dishes.
6. Take skim milk or low-fat diet. Opt for skimmed milk and yoghurt. Limit consumption of cheese and if you choose to low-fat versions. Forget the whole milk!
7. Take 3 servings of meat a week, no more!
8. Take 3 servings of eggs a week, no more!
9. Avoid pastries, sweets, junk food, cured meats, precooked food because they are high in saturated fat and cholesterol.
10. Avoid butter and margarine and instead accompany your breakfast toast with a drizzle of olive oil.
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